Student Life

By Skyla Thornton October celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, many healthcare providers and organisations run initiatives to encourage education and general awareness of breast cancer, specifically the various risks and preventative measures.  Breast cancer… read more

Deur Ila Alberts Die jaarlikse Woordfees het vir die eerste keer sedert die COVID-19-pandemie weer met volle fanfare op 10 Oktober afgeskop, met produksies wat oud en jonk bekoor. Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap is onderskeidelik op… read more

By Lesedi Mnisi Regardless of international and political disturbances, literature should continue to be common currency to all people and should have no limitations. This is an affirmation found in the PEN Charter. PEN International is an… read more

Deur Karla van der Merwe Elke jaar op die eerste Vrydag van Augustus sedert 2008 lig bierliefhebbers van omtrent 200 stede regoor die wêreld hulle glase ter viering van hulle ­gunstelingdrankie, volgens die International Beer Day-­webblad. Vanjaar… read more

By Skyla Thornton Maties have again made it clear that they expect climate action from their academic institution. Fossil Free Stellenbosch, a climate change advocacy group on campus, aims to revive the movement of divestment, urging Stellenbosch… read more

Deur Karla de Bod Buiten hulle tiende ­verjaarsdag, vier die bekende musiekgroep Spoegwolf hierdie jaar nóg ’n mylpaal: hulle eerste ­oorsese musiektoer in Europa en die ­Verenigde Koninkryk. Tussen 13 en 20 ­Augustus gaan die musiekgroep hulle… read more

By Buhle Bam Although the app EskomSePush keeps people updated on when their specific areas will be blessed with power outages, load shedding never ceases to catch people off guard.  Many students still shriek as it occurs… read more

By Hannah Theron The second semester has started, and for some students this will be their last semester at Stellenbosch University (SU). Many Maties, especially those who started university in 2020, may have missed out on what… read more

By Jessica Garschagen James Purchase, first-year Dip (Sustainable Development) How has your experience been so far this week?  “My experience has been amazing! I have loved getting back to work. This week has been tough getting back… read more

By Ciara Shaye Seaman The Stellenbosch University campus is filled with entrepreneurs establishing themselves. This past year has brought many sparkly-eyed students emerging into independence and ready to make a business out of their passions and skills.… read more

By Jean-Miri Olivier This outfit was inspired by the revival of Y2K style, creating an edgy ensemble by combining new and classic trends, like using shoelaces as a belt and pairing Doc Martens with straight leg jeans.… read more

Deur Nina-Marie Anker (Vertaal deur Mieke de Wet) Noudat die ­Universiteit ­­Stellenbosch (US)-kampus weer met volle kapasiteit terug is, gons die strate, klasse en koffiewinkels met entoesiasme – en dalk selfs ’n ­bietjie optimisme – vir hierdie… read more

By Ansela Sloman As mornings get darker and the air chillier, it may be time for many Stellenbosch students to put away their shorts and plakkies and dig to the back of their closets for some winter… read more

By Skyla Thornton The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way in which many students interact with one another. There has been a high demand for adaptation in multiple spheres and little time to do so. In the… read more

By Lesedi Mnisi The bottom half of a soft bun, a little bit of sauce, some lettuce, a delicious patty, a few slices of cheese, a slice of tomato, some onion, a whole lot more sauce and… read more

By Jani Roux Sushi lovers’ dreams recently came true when the Poké Co. opened its doors to the healthy hearts of Stellenbosch.  The opening took place on 29 April at 27 Plein Street, and to celebrate the… read more

By Aurelia Mouton As the cold descends upon Stellenbosch University (SU), the exam season creeps closer too. With loadshedding and online classes, it has been a tough ­semester so far for many students, but there is still… read more

By Ciara Shaye Seaman The month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month in South Africa. However, there will likely be social media posts about it in the month ahead due to the United States… read more

By Hannah Theron For many people, turning 21 is one of the most exciting birthday celebrations of their lives. However, it also entails one of the most stressful parties to plan, and deciding how to celebrate can… read more